Search for dissertations about: "supply chain service"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 69 swedish dissertations containing the words supply chain service.

  2. 21. Measurement of excellence and cost in a supply chain

    Author : Annelie Pettersson; Björn Lantz; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industriell logistik; Industrial Logistics;

    Abstract : This Doctoral Thesis addresses the topic of measurement of excellence and cost in a supply chain. In this thesis, a framework for monitoring and analysis of cost in the supply chain is developed. A model for analyzing excellence in a supply chain is also developed. READ MORE

  4. 22. Information Sharing in Multi-Tier Supply Chains - Moving Beyond the Dyads

    Author : Joakim Kembro; Teknisk logistik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; supply chain management; information sharing; collaboration; exploratory research; interdependence; contingency theory; networks; demand uncertainty; bullwhip effect;

    Abstract : As international competition increased towards the end of last century, companies realized the importance of collaborating and sharing information with suppliers and customers to remain competitive. By sharing information such as forecasts of future demand with partners in the supply chain, it was possible to lower inventory holding costs and increase the service level to customers, and thereby increase the competitiveness of the involved companies. READ MORE

  5. 23. Food traceability in regulated fresh food supply chains with an emphasis on the Swedish fishing industry

    Author : Henrik Ringsberg; Förpackningslogistik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Food traceability; fresh food supply chains; ICT; conceptual modelling; governmental authorities; food supply chain transparency; food traceability requirements;

    Abstract : Food traceability is gaining increased attention in food companies and governmental authorities. This is because of the increase in legal and consumer requirements on ensuring food safety, quality and preservation of living resources. These requirements especially apply to the management of food traceability in regulated fresh food supply chains. READ MORE

  6. 24. Adapting manufacturing strategy to industrial after-sales service operations

    Author : Pontus Johansson; Jan Olhager; Sergio Cavalieri; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Manufacturing strategy; Operations strategy; Service operations; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi;

    Abstract : This dissertation is initiated from an increased awareness within industry of the importance of services in general and of after-sales services in particular. The scope of this research is to analyse how the specific characteristics of after-sales services affect a company’s manufacturing strategy, which in effect should become an operations strategy not only considering the manufacturing of goods. READ MORE

  7. 25. The Potential for Innovation in the Swedish Food Sector

    Author : Märit Beckeman; Förpackningslogistik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Food manufacturing; packaging; retailer; innovation; supply chain; Sweden; collaboration; coopetition;

    Abstract : The food sector in Sweden, comprised of retailers, food manufacturers and packaging suppliers, has been investigated, guided by two research questions: What does “innovation” mean to the different actors (i.e. READ MORE